How Does Your Garden Grow?
It’s mid-February, and after the winter we’ve had this year, many (most? all?) of us are eagerly looking forward to spring’s warmer …
“The Most Discussed Animal in Fur”
This past Sunday was February 2nd–Groundhog Day–and once again, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, calling for six more weeks of winter. …
A Look Back at the Columbus Illustrated Record
As tomorrow marks the start of Black History Month 2014, it seems a fitting time to highlight a unique item in our …
Happy New Year!
In 1848, three Chinese immigrants – two men and one woman – made San Francisco their home, starting what would soon …
What a Treasure!
Late last year, the State Library of Ohio received a call from a staff member at the Office of the Treasurer of …
Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful…
I used to love the snow when I was younger. Building snowmen, having snowball fights, sledding, and most importantly, NO SCHOOL! As …
Lazarus Memories
As the holiday season wraps up, many of us have spent the last few weeks recalling fond memories of years past. …
Long Past? No, Our Past!
The State Library of Ohio is mandated by the Ohio Revised Code to preserve and provide access to Ohio state government documents. …
“Like A Picture Print by Currier and Ives”
As memorialized in the lyrics of Leroy Anderson’s popular Christmas song “Sleigh Ride,” the winter scenes of Currier & Ives have become …
Art Work of Columbus
I’m not a native of Columbus. In fact, I’m not a native Ohioan, either. I was born in California and only moved …
